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Last Updated: Wed., Dec. 11, 2024 @ 5:02 pm

U Tenn Builds Comms Talent Pool

Wed., Dec. 11, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

TennesseeThe University of Tennessee System is building a roster of firms interested in serving its communications needs during the next five years.

FGS Reps Albertsons as it Sues Kroger

Wed., Dec. 11, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

AlbertsonsFGS Global handles Albertsons Co. as it sues former merger partner Kroger for failing to fight for approval of the deal after it was blocked by a federal judge.

Marketers Jump on AI Bandwagon

Wed., Dec. 11, 2024

By Steve Barnes

LightricksMarketing executives are getting on the AI bandwagon more quickly than their entry-level staff, according to a new study from the American Marketing Association and Lightricks, a company that develops AI-powered creative tools.

Hot Topics, Cool Data

Wed., Dec. 11, 2024

By John O'Dwyer

Hot Topics, Cool DataListen to Michele Linn of Mantis Research as she reviews three keys for telling compelling content stories with original research on the latest O'Dwyer's webinar. Researchscape's Jeffrey Henning and Tony Cheevers discuss the results of their analysis of newsmaker surveys published on U.S. newswires in 2024.

On the Move: FINN Partners Ups Colford, Keane

Wed., Dec. 11, 2024

By Steve Barnes

FINNFINN Partners promotes Catherine Colford to senior partner of its travel-focused Maverick Creative unit and Caroline Keane to VP in its Hawkins International division... Meyocks ups head of data science and research Beth Ann Boyd to VP of digital delivery; head of PR Beth Davis to VP, PR, social media and content; and account service lead Katie Schetzsle to VP of account service and brand strategy... 7 Brew, a drive-through coffee with 300 stands across the country, hires KFC CMO Nick Chavez to serve as its CMO.

IPG Urges Staffers Not to Worry About Job Cuts--Yet

Tue., Dec. 10, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

KrakowskyInterpublic CEO Philippe Krakowsky tells staffers worried about their jobs to sit tight because the acquisition by Omnicom won't happen until after Memorial Day 2025... If Omnicom walks away from the deal, it will have to fork over a whopping $676M to Interpublic... The idea that Corporate America is fleeing Elon Musk's X for the liberal refuge of Bluesky is a myth.

FEMA's Rothenberg Heads to Avoq

Tue., Dec. 10, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

Jaclyn RothenbergJaclyn Rothenberg, who was director of public affairs at the Federal Emergency Management Agency, has joined Avoq as senior VP in its New York office.

FTI Consulting Adds Meta's McPike

Tue., Dec. 10, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

Erin McPIkeFTI Consulting has hired Meta's Erin McPike as managing director in its strategic communications unit and head of its Americas telecom, media & technology group.

CA Waterworks Seeks Comms Partner

Tue., Dec. 10, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

South PlacerCalifornia’s South Placer Municipal Utilities District is looking for strategic communications and PR services support.

Accounts in Transit: Kaplow Brings In Henkel North America

Tue., Dec. 10, 2024

By Steve Barnes

HenkelKaplow is appointed as agency of record for four brands from the portfolio of Henkel North America... Red Fan Communications takes on AOR duties for ESO Solutions, a data source and software provider for EMS, fire departments, hospitals and state agencies... Kafka Media Group is named agency of record for PulseJet Studios, which produces virtual reality music videos... Colangelo & Partners uncorks the Consorzio Alto Adige Wines account.